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Akon, Teddy Riley And Tricky Stewart Describe Michael Jackson's Final Album

Despite criticism from family and friends, three key contributors explain finishing Michael Jackson's posthumous work.

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Cool Kids Plan Solo And Group Albums For 2011

With stalled album plans and their former label a thing of the past, Sir Michael Rocks and Chuck Inglish are finally ready to drop their album.

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Artifacts Talk Reunion Tour, Recording Again

Now reunited after nearly 13 years, Tame One and El Da Sensei say, "We both got better."

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DMX To Remain Incarcerated Until December 16 Hearing

UPDATE #3: DMX is denied bond again, and will remain behind bars through next week.

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Freeway And Young Chris Join Anti-Violence Initiative

Two of State Property's founders perform at South Philly High as part of State Representative Kenyatta Johnson's "Project Succeed" campaign.

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Ray J Wants To Be Mayor Of Carson California

Looking toward the future, Brady's little brother says he wants to inspire his hometown and help the youth.

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Ski Beatz Says, "I Definitely Wanna Work With J. Cole."

Fellow North Carolina native Ski Beatz tells SoulCulture about trying to link the Roc's past and future by working with J. Cole.

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Cypress Hill Backup Singer Files $250 Million Suit Against Rockstar Games

Michael "Shagg" Washington says Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas based the Carl Johnson character on his childhood without permission.

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Bow Wow Clarifies Allegedly Suicidal Tweets

Reflecting on how the entertainment game has affected him, Bow Wow says, "I'm unbalanced because I've only seen one side of life."

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Wyclef Jean Says He Received Death Threats During Presidential Run

In addition to criticism from fellow celebrities, Wyclef says he faced government corruption and death threats.

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David Banner Talks Mixing Branding And Social Consciousness

With music in Gatorade ads, on the movie Megamind and a new album with 9th Wonder, David Banner hopes to "surround people" with his music.

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DJ Premier Presents... Year Round Records - Get Used To Us

Premier more than holds up his end of adapting his "street deejay mentality" to the boardroom.

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B.o.B Talks Five Grammy Noms And "No Genre" Mixtape

Bobby Ray explains dropping a free mixtape while his Grammy Nominated debut album is still on the charts.

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Crooked I And King Tech Discuss Funkmaster Flex's 2Pac Comments

Nearly two weeks later, King Tech and Crooked I debate if Flex's comments were just a case of free speech or disrespecting the late, great 2Pac.

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50 Cent Explains Working On Michael Jackson's Upcoming Album

After meeting and working posthumously with the King of Pop, 50 Cent says, "I was excited. This is the 2010 version of 'Thriller.'"

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Kurtis Blow Responds To Marijuana Citation

After various news outlets falsely reported he was arrested, Kurtis Blow responds via Twitter, "Not True. Isn't weed legal in California?"

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Redman Explains "Reggie" And Future Collaboration Hopes

Looking to give fans "something unexpected," Red tells Spin about President Obama-inspired rhymes and his hopes to get Jamiroquai on a track.

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A Tribe Called Quest Documentary Submitted To Sundance Film Festival

Michael Rapaport's "Beats Rhymes and Fights" will compete with 15 other projects for prize of best domestic documentary.

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Swizz Beatz Talks Corporate Partnerships, Music Business Education

His partnerships with Aston Martin and Reebok keep the checks coming, but Swizz Beatz says he also enjoys his role as a music instructor.

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Talib Kweli Talks Rap Sub-Genres And Collaborations

While talking with LA Stereo, Kweli connects the dots between Drake, Bow Wow, Premier and Kanye West.

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Nicki Minaj Talks Childhood Abuse, Denies Being Bisexual

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Nicki explains how her childhood motivated her, and why you won't catch her "with a bad bitch that came from Sri Lanka" any time soon.

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